Defying all logic, the world’s 105th-largest country is also one of its most instantly recognizable. Think psychedelic Che Guevara murals and antediluvian American Buicks, dudes with bongos and communist cadres smoking chunky Montecristos. Cuba has a way of going against the grain. It’s all part of its historical make-up, part of its dynamism, part of its intrinsic beauty and a place that must be visited sooner rather than later. This tour takes into account Havana, the stunning Trinidad and then spend some time relaxing in Varadero. 

(Departures: Sundays) (Every 2 weeks)

(7 nights/ 8 days)

Itinerary: Three nights in Havana, two nights in Trinidad and two nights in Varadero.

1st day: Sunday
Arrival, accommodation and dinner arranged in a selected hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel.  Transfer by an air-conditioned bus to Viñales Valley in Pinar del Rio, Cuba’s most western province where the world’s best tobacco is grown.   Exotic landscape with valleys crowded with royal palms, the national tree.  In-transit visit to a cigar factory in Candelaria.  On the way to Viñales a visit to “ El Paraíso” farm, where you will learn about the lifestyle of local peasants as well as about the growing of tobacco. In Viñales, visit to the Pre-historic Mural (cave painting on the country’s most ancient rocks) and the Indian Cave, boating along its underground river.  Lunch at local restaurant. Stop at Los Jazmines lookout to admire the Viñales Valley. Return to hotel and dinner. Back to the hotel. Night free.

Breakfast in the hotel.  Pick-up at the hotel.  Panoramic visit to the Morro-Cabañas fortress. Walking tour of Old Havana City Historic Center, Cultural Heritage of Mankind; pass by Cathedral Square, the famous bar-restaurant La Bodeguita del Medio and the Plaza de Armas.  Walk along Oficios street up to St Francisco de Asis Square. Visit the Rum Museum to learn about the Havana Club rum producing process and have a taste of it.. Continuation of walk along Plaza Vieja and back on Mercaderes street. The tour continues to the Ambos Mundos Hotel where renowned American writer Ernest Hemingway lived. Lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, a panoramic bus tour by the Museum of the Revolution, the Central Park, Havana’s Grand Theatre and National Capitol. The tour continues along the Malecon sea-front drive to Modern Havana including the Revolution Square,  the “Jose Marti” Memorial and the University campus.  Back to the hotel and dinner. Night free.

4th day: Wednesday
La Habana / Guamá / Cienfuegos / Trinidad

Breakfast in the hotel.  Departure for Cienfuegos. In-transit visit to “Fiesta Campesina”, first contact with the endemic flora and fauna of Zapata Peninsula. Also in-transit visit to the crocodile farm of the Guama resort.  Lunch at local restaurant.  Departure for Cienfuegos. Tour of Cienfuegos’ main streets and avenues. Founded by the French, Cienfuegos is located at a wonderful bay guarded by  Castillo de Jagua (Jagua Castle) where you can find the largest coral site ever discovered in Cuba that was christened Notre Dame.  Visits to: the Marti Park, the
Palacio del Valle, the Tomas Terry Theatre, the House of Cultural Assets, and thePurisima Concepción Cathedral  The trip continues to Trinidad.  Accommodation in All Inclusive hotel. Night free.

5th day: Thursday
Trinidad
Breakfast in the hotel.  Panoramic tour of Trinidad, one of the first villages founded by the Spaniards at the beginnings of the 16th century.  It was declared by UNESCO Cultural Heritage of Mankind. Visit to the Main Parochial Church of the Holy Trinity housing a luxurious altar decorated with local precious stones, and images 300 years old; Plaza Mayor, and Count Brunet Palace-- at present, a Romantic Museum.  Visit to La Canchanchara bar to enjoy a cocktail of the same name.  Lunch at local restaurant. Palacio del Valle, the Tomas Terry Theatre, the House of Cultural Assets, and thePurisima Concepción Cathedral  The trip continues to Trinidad.  Accommodation in All Inclusive hotel. Night free Back to the hotel and dinner.  Night free.

6th day: Friday

Trinidad / Villa Clara / Varadero
Breakfast in the hotel.   Departure for Villa Clara. Arrival in Villa Clara. Visit to Che Museum and the Armoured Train.  Tour of the Historical Center.  Lunch at Los Caneyes. The trip continues to Varadero.  Accommodation and dinner arranged in selected hotel.  Night free.

7th day: Saturday
Varadero
Accommodation in Varadero in All Inclusive hotel. Day FREE.

8th day: Saturday

Breakfast in hotel. Check Out and head home or extend your stay.